cater to
idiom
variants
or chiefly British cater for
: to provide what is wanted or needed by (someone or something)
The inn caters exclusively to foreign tourists.
The library caters to scientists.
That store caters for middle-class taste.
(disapproving) As a child he was spoiled by parents who catered to his every need.
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In a statement, Starbucks reiterated its commitment to offerings that cater to healthy lifestyles.
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Ani Freedman, Fortune, 19 June 2025
The non-profits will provide bespoke training and consultation about social and emotional development to around 50 early education practitioners at two nursery schools, classrooms that typically cater to children aged 3 and 4, in the two boroughs.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 13 June 2025
With the rise of casual dining experiences, munchie boards cater to those who enjoy picking at food over a long period, allowing guests to nibble and mingle without the pressure of a sit-down meal.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
At particular risk are brands that cater to lower-income consumers — a category to which McDonald's belongs.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 10 June 2025
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Ani Freedman, Fortune, 19 June 2025
The non-profits will provide bespoke training and consultation about social and emotional development to around 50 early education practitioners at two nursery schools, classrooms that typically cater to children aged 3 and 4, in the two boroughs.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 13 June 2025
With the rise of casual dining experiences, munchie boards cater to those who enjoy picking at food over a long period, allowing guests to nibble and mingle without the pressure of a sit-down meal.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
At particular risk are brands that cater to lower-income consumers — a category to which McDonald's belongs.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 10 June 2025
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“Cater to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cater%20to. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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